PhD Student in Rechargeble Battery Anodes
Publication date:
01 February 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Internship- Place of work:Villigen PSI
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.
For the Battery Electrodes and Cells group we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Fundamental and applied research on lithium-ion battery electrodes and interfaces
- Characterization of electrodes, electrolytes, additives and their interfaces
- Methodology development for battery characterization by OEMS and advanced imaging
- Publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at national and international conferences
- Collaboration with project partners within the Swiss-Latvian project
Your profile
- You have a degree in chemistry, physics or materials science, preferably experience related to rechargeable batteries
- You are interested in experimental work and strive to publish highest quality results
- You are curious and highly motivated by scientific knowledge, like working in collaborative environment and have excellent communication skills
- Excellent command in English is required
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
For further information, please contact Sigita Trabesinger, phone +41 56 310 57 75.
Please submit your application online by 2. March 2025 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student in Rechargeble Battery Anodes (index no. 5312-01).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
